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Home Destroyed in Sunday Fire in the Town of Merrill

July 7, 2026July 6, 2026 Steve DillonTOWN OF MERRILL HOME FIRE

A home in the Town of Merrill was destroyed by fire Sunday afternoon, prompting a large response from fire departments and emergency crews across the area. The Merrill Fire Department was called to a home on Ackerman Road just before 3:45 Sunday afternoon after reports that the flames had spread beyond the structure and into nearby woods. When firefighters arrived, they found the house heavily engulfed in flames, with thick smoke pouring from the building and a brush fire burning alongside the roadway. Crews quickly worked to stop the vegetation…

TOWN OF MERRILL HOME DESTROYED IN SUNDAY AFTERNOON FIRE

March 16, 2026March 16, 2026 Steve DillonTOWN OF MERRILL HOME FIRE

A home in the Town of Merrill was destroyed by fire Sunday afternoon. The Merrill Fire Department was dispatched just before 3:30 p.m. to a structure fire at N4235 County Road K. Crews arriving on scene found heavy smoke and flames coming from the second story and initially began defensive operations.Given limited access to the rural property, firefighters set up a water shuttle using tenders from several neighboring departments, with a fill site established at the hydrant near North Center Avenue and 14th Street in the city. One person was…